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The Associated Press | February 24,2014MONTPELIER Vermont would require that retailers charge shoppers a 10-cent fee for disposable carrier bags in an attempt to streamline waste management and cut down on litter under a bill being debated in the Legislature, but not all businesses support the measure.
State Sen. Robert Hartwell, chairman of the Senate Committee on Natural Resources and Energy, introduced the bill this session and discussed details with his committee Friday.
The fee would be imposed on paper, plastic and other single-use-material bags from retail establishments but wouldnt apply to produce bags, prescription drug bags, newspaper sleeves, dry cleaning bags and some packaged multi-bags.
Vermont is one of eight states considering a statewide fee or tax per bag, according to the National Conference of State Legislatures.
Major cities including Los Angeles and Washington, D.C., and more than 100 other municipalities have enacted bans or fees for bags, according to Surfrider Foundation, a California-based ocean conservation nonprofit.
In Vermont, most of the fee would funnel into the states waste management fund, with businesses retaining a processing fee of 1 cent for each dime collected.
Hartwell, a Democrat from Dorset, said reducing bags would make waste management easier and cut down on a petroleum-based product. But he said he was also motivated by reducing the eyesore of bags floating around streets across the state.
When you see plastic bags as litter, its a little different its hanging out of a tree, its stuck on a guardrail, its on somebodys car, Hartwell said. It has a different kind of impact.
Hartwell said lawyers will review the penalty provision in the bill as well as any issues surrounding the inclusion of paper bags.
Liz Walsh, co-owner of the Montpelier art supply shop The Drawing Board, said she supports reducing plastic bag use but wasnt sure a fee was the right direction, especially since customers might balk.
Were the ones who have to be on the front end of that, Walsh said. She also wondered what the fee would mean for products such as custom frames that need to be wrapped in packaging.
The Drawing Board and other local stores are part of an initiative called Bag That Bag that encourages customers to use reusable bags by donating to a nickel to charity if they do. Walsh said the store has seen less plastic bag use since joining the program.
Bob Sager, owner of Bobs Camera and Video in Barre, wanted to see more details before he judged the fee.
Vermonts very forward-thinking on recycling and whatnot, which is a good thing, Sager said. He hoped to see more information on where the money would go and how merchants statewide would apply the fee to consumers.
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"My mom called to tell me my Uncle Jimbo, aka Ultimate Warrior, died. He was my dad's best friend, and a big part of our childhood. Rest in peace." - Lacey Von Erich discusses the death of Ultimate Warrior, who worked with her father Kerry Von Erich in WCCW
April 11, 2014
"When I first heard the news of the Ultimate Warrior's passing - from my oldest son - my first thoughts were of his precious daughters, and how their father - whose love for them was clear - had been taken away from them far to early in their lives. My second thought was about the foolish tweet I sent out during Warrior's Hall of Fame induction speech - and how badly I wish I could have taken those words back. Maybe they seemed harmless at the time, but in retrospect, the fact that my final words about Warrior were negative ones has had me feeling pretty bad these last 24 hours. I did not dislike Warrior. I got along fine with him in 1996, and years later, during a 'Legends Rountable' focusing on 'Heatseekers', I was good-naturedly kidded by my fellow Roundtable guests for having nothing negative to say about Warrior, Paul Heyman or Buff Bagwell." - Mick Foley talks about his relationship with Ultimate Warrior
April 10, 2014
A picture of Shaul Guerrero showing off the dress that she wore to the WWE Hall of Fame induction ceremony during Wrestlemania 30 weekend. She revealed that the Marilyn Monroe inspired outfit was in honor of her father, the late Eddie Guerrero.
April 6, 2014
Since he fully understands that Father Time is undefeated, Vince McMahon is slowly preparing to hand over WWE, and that contingency plan is on display at Wrestlemania 30 weekend. Triple H and Stephanie McMahon have been doing a lot of the work in producing the pay per view. Vince is still obviously involved, but not as much as in years past.
April 6, 2014
"Vince doesn't go to ball games, golf, or any of that rich-guy stuff. He just works, and nobody works harder than him. He's always had that unrelenting work ethic, and I think a lot of it stems from his father. His father was such an iconic figure in the wrestling business. Vince idolized his father from afar, and he wanted to do anything he could to draw favor from his dad. When his dad reluctantly allowed Vince to get into the wrestling business, that overwhelming work ethic kicked in." - Jim Ross praising Vince McMahon
April 4, 2014
While it makes sense on a lot of levels, Jim Ross recently revealed that he was heavily criticized by fans through Twitter for suggesting that WWE allow Cody Hall to induct his father, Scott Hall, into the hall of fame during Wrestlemania 30 weekend. A lot of people would much rather see one of his more famous friends doing the induction speech instead.
March 25, 2014
While nothing has been made official yet in regards to who will be inducting Carlos Colon, Carlito has revealed that he will be definitely be at Wrestlemania 30 to watch his father being inducted into the hall of fame that weekend. The belief is that WWE will have the former US champion, Diego and Fernando all inducting Colon in the segment.
March 18, 2014
Even though he did not leave the company on the best of terms, Carlito is said to be returning to WWE at Wrestlemania 30 to induct his father Carlos Colon into the hall of fame. The belief is that his brother Diego and his cousin Fernando will also be a part of the induction ceremony as well. The induction announcement for Colon will be made during Smackdown this Friday.
March 13, 2014
In a rather surprising move, WWE will be inducting Carlos Colon into their hall of fame at Wrestlemania 30. He is a legend in Puerto Rico and the father of Carlito and Diego. Many felt that since he was included in the class last year in New York City that management had no interest in giving him the honor. Colon himself called it a surprise.
March 12, 2014
A fan recently asked Ashley Flair if her father, the legendary Ric Flair, was the reason why she decided to become a professional wrestler. She surprised many by stating that it was not him. Ashley stated that her brother was the reason she became a wrestler. She did not state whether it was Reid Flair or David Flair, however.
March 11, 2014
Garett Bischoff has grown frustrated with wrestling fans, so he took to Twitter to post this message about haters. His father Eric Bischoff was quick to reply and provide advice. He stated that he made a fortune manipulating haters. Said that it was fun, easy and profitable.
March 11, 2014
Prior to becoming a big star for WWE and TNA, Matt Hardy was quite the scholar. In high school, he won a scholarship to any college of his choosing to major in engineering. Shortly into his academics career, he was forced to withdraw from classes and leave, so that he could go home and take care of his sick father.
March 5, 2014
After winning the WWE tag team championship from Billy Gunn and Road Dogg, the Usos decided to pay tribute to their fallen uncle. Through Twitter, Jimmy Uso and Jey Uso posted this special message and picture about Umaga, who is the younger brother of their father Rikishi.
March 5, 2014
Through Twitter, Bully Ray posted this message about Hulk Hogan returning to WWE. He noted that it was great to see his on screen father in law back with the company that he helped to make popular, but he wishes that it would have cooler to have seen him taking a beating on Impact Wrestling instead.
March 3, 2014
A couple of months ago, a Twitter feud erupted between Konnan and Curtis Axel, when the former gave some constructive criticism to the latter. Well, it looks like things have not gone away, as the former WWE Intercontinental Champion has decided to take yet another jab at Konnan with this message involving his father Curt Hennig.
March 2, 2014
As the WWE NXT Women's Champion was celebrating her victory, she was rudely interrupted by Ashley Flair and her legendary father Ric Flair. The scene can be seen here in this YouTube video.
March 1, 2014
Through Twitter, Ashley Flair wished her father a happy birthday, and she also revealed that Ric Flair was heading down to Florida to see her. It's a big week for the developmental wrestlers as WWE NXT will be making its debut on the new WWE Network on Thursday. Both Flair and his daughter are expected to be a big part of that show.
February 26, 2014
Since WWE has signed their father to a contract again, Nick Hogan and Brooke Hogan will be making an appearance at Wrestlemania 30 as well. Nick was interviewed by TMZ over the weekend, and he stated that he and his sister would definitely be at the show. He joked that his mother, however, was not likely to be there.
February 24, 2014
The chances of seeing Ashley Flair on the main roster in WWE have increased a bit with her father signing a new contract with the company. Ric Flair is back on good terms with Vince McMahon again, and that could do wonders for Ashley and her chances of being elevated from the developmental program.
February 18, 2014
In order to sell his big match at Wrestlemania 3 against Hulk Hogan, Andre the Giant was promoted as having an undefeated streak that stretched over fifteen years. Gorilla Monsoon heavily sold that fact as well. However, he had actually been beaten a few times in other countries during that time period.
January 30, 2014
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New Vanderbilt defensive coordinator Bob Shoop opened up to The Tennessean yesterday about his plans for the Commodore defense. Two words: Tampa Two.
"If you're asking my beliefs in a perfect world, the Tampa 4-3 is something I have always studied," Shoop said. "Coach (Mike) Tomlin has had a great effect on me when he was at the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. He's now the head coach of the Pittsburgh Steelers and he's a William & Mary graduate, so he and I have spend a great deal of time together.
"My experiences at Boston College, we were a big zone-blitz, fire-zone team. And a little bit of what we call our 'chaos package,' which is our third-down deal. If you watch the Packers or the Steelers, or the Ravens or maybe the Eagles or Jets… some of the unorthodox style of things that they do to create pass-rush mismatched and to get after the quarterback. Those are the things we will ultimately end up being."
At least that's the goal. The Packers, Steelers, Ravens, Eagles and Jets all have an awful lot of talent on their defensive units. Whether VU can recruit the players necessary to make such a gambling style pay off is yet to be seen.
If the Commodores are going to run more Tampa Two defense (from a 4-3 base), James Franklin and crew will need to recruit fast defensive ends, cornerbacks who can jam receivers at the line of scrimmage, and smaller, faster linebackers who will be called upon to drop into coverage quite a bit. Speed is the key, not necessarily size in the traditional Tampa Two.
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F. Adnan Akyuz, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor of Climatology
North Dakota State Climatologist
This fall we have a number of factors favoring WSMV transmission and increased risk of infection and severity of the disease. These factors include: 1) Many recently harvested wheat fields are green or will be green shortly with volunteer wheat and grassy weeds. 2) There are still a few late seeded spring wheat fields that are green. 3) Increased acreage of corn planted this year, some of it planted later than normal and these fields are still green. 4) Host plants in pastures, range, and ditches are still green and growing. 5) Winter wheat plantings are likely to increase since producers want to seed something on prevented plant acres going into the winter as well as moisture conditions are generally better than they were last year. The temptation for producers is to plant winter wheat early on prevented plant acres before the next rain makes it impossible to cross with equipment. This past week's 4 to 9 inch (yes 9 inches south of Bowman) downpours in parts of southwest ND may have already closed the door for planting during the NDSU recommended planting window.
What strategies should winter wheat growers use to reduce the risk of the winter wheat crop becoming infected with WSMV? Since insecticides as well as miticides are ineffective in controlling wheat curl mites that transmit the disease and fungicides don't work in controlling viral diseases such as WSMV, growers will need to use management practices such as sanitation and time planting to avoid disease transmission of WSMV from live, green host plants to the winter wheat crop. Breaking the green bridge is extremely important in controlling this disease. The recommendation is to kill all volunteer wheat and grassy weeds at least two weeks prior to planting. Some agronomist advise that all volunteer wheat and grassy weeds be controlled ten days prior to winter wheat emergence but conditions must be ideal for this shorten break in the green bridge to be effective. Wheat curl mites will survive away from a live host plant for up to about 19 days. Delaying planting until after a 14 day period when all volunteer wheat and grassy weeds are killed will provide sufficient time prior to winter wheat emergence to starve out wheat curl mites that are not desiccated by weather conditions. Growers should also kill volunteer wheat and grassy weeds in adjacent fields even if these fields are not to be planted to winter wheat. If the field to be seeded to winter wheat is next to a corn field or a green, late planted spring wheat field, delay planting winter wheat until 14 days after the husks around the ears have dried or the late planted spring wheat has matured. Corn is a host for both WSMV as well as for the wheat curl mite. Wheat curl mites on corn plants are generally found on the husk that surrounds the ear. Wheat curl mites migrate off of corn looking for a suitable host when corn husks begin to dry down. Delaying seeding to the end of the normal planting window will reduce the chances of WSMV being transmitted to emerging winter wheat plants. In southwest North Dakota the suggested planting window is September 15 – 30. Winter wheat planted on September 30 into moist soil at Dickinson will provide sufficient growing degree days to germinate and develop to the three leaf stage, the stage of development in winter wheat where winter hardiness is maximized.
Growers have planted later under no-till systems with good residue coverage and as we saw last year when Mother Nature delayed germination and emergence until after October 7 of winter wheat seeded prior to that date respectable grain yields were produced with little risk of WSMV.
Roger Ashley
Area Extension Specialist/Cropping Systems]]>
Small grain harvest is nearly complete. Winter and spring wheat yields are favorable and quality generally good. For example, some winter wheat variety trials have yields that reached 100 bu/acre. The CREC dryland HRS wheat variety trial averaged 54.6 bu/acre and 63.2 lb/bu. Most corn fields are denting (R5 stage). The adverse growing conditions (deficient soil moisture and high air temperatures) during the second half of August may have reduced corn grain yield by 50%. Soybeans generally are in the R6 to R7 stages (nearing full seed size to initial maturity). Pinto beans planted through mid-June are nearing or are at full maturity (R8 to R9 stages).
Greg Endres
Area Extension Specialist/Cropping Systems
NDSU Carrington Research Extension Center]]>
With the coming of fall it is important to remember to prepare your trees for the tough North Dakota winter. The following checklist serves as a reminder of the most important considerations for fall tree care and proper tree winterization.
By completing this checklist you will be doing your part to maximize the chances that your trees will make it through the winter in good health and will be ready for a productive growing season.
For more information, please contact: Aaron Bergdahl, Forest Health Specialist, NDSU/North Dakota Forest Service. firstname.lastname@example.com (701) 231-5138
North Dakota Forest Service is on Facebook! Like the North Dakota Forest Service on Facebook for updates on tree insects and diseases, tree species selection and other useful information about the tree resources of North Dakota.
Aaron Bergdahl
Forest Health Specialist, ND Forest Service]]>
Not that many years ago, the standard method for introducing a product was research and development. Now, most of the products introduced as soil or fertilizer amendments are development and maybe research. And if the research does not support the product use, just ignore it.
The recent high crop prices have spawned a large number of products, from micronutrients, products with elements not even required for plants, growth regulators of all kinds and formulations, biological activators, N enhancement products, phosphate additives, phosphate supply stimulants, soil conditioners, legume nodule enhancers and seed inoculants. To prove efficacy of any of these products would require careful field research by unbiased University researchers at multiple sites within the region of sale, with the site choices based on major soils of the region. Unfortunately, most of these products have no field research associated with them of this type. Some of those that have conducted this research (mostly after the products went to market), have ignored research that did not support their use. So what should a person or company do with these products?
I would suggest two lines of action; not necessarily either/or:
First, put the North Central Region Committee on Non-Conventional Amendments and Additives on your computer 'favorite' bar. This committee webpage is a great asset for finding product performance from unbiased sources, or at least finding research results from the category of products where the 'new' product would fit.
You can search the trade name of the product. Since some products change their name over time from their original state (i.e. the active P agent in TagTeam™ used to be called Provide by another company), searching by product category would include all research on those groups of products (in this case, search phosphate enhancer, or Pennicilium bilajii). If the research has been highly supportive, then use of the product would be a good choice. If research did not support the use of the product, then not using the product, or at most trying it on a simple series of small test strips (not testing it on 10,000 acres of fields) would be a good choice.
The second course of action is a logical, but currently radical idea- don't use a product unless the company first conducts the proper R&D. Why should a retail supplier or more importantly a farmer have to be the guinea pig? Why can't the company that manufactures or distributes the product do the hard research work to support its sale? Why can't we use products that actually conduct R&D? No one uses a herbicide, or other IPM product without knowing that it was thoroughly tested for efficacy before-hand. The retailer can sell the product with confidence and the farmer can use it with the confidence. If a herbicide has pigweed on the label, at least some effect on pigweed would be expected. Many non-conventional amendments cost the same or more than a herbicide application, but they want the farmer to be the guinea pig. Is this good business? I guess it is for the manufacturer.
So my recommendation to distributors, retailers, consultants and farmers is "Show me the Soil Facts!" If there are nothing more than testimonials and in-house research in the brochures, then don't stock it, sell it or buy it. If there is sound University research that supports the product use at multiple locations and, better, multiple years within the region, then the product can be used with more confidence.
As the North Dakota State University representative to the North Central Non-conventional Additives and Amendments committee, I welcome any information regarding new and unusual products that are being sold in the region. Just send me a copy of any literature they have and I will respond with my take on the product or its product category and I will share the information with my colleagues at our November meeting.
Dave Franzen
NDSU Extension Soil Specialist]]>
Keeping in view of the weather and insurance concerns, growers should keep an eye out for corn ear rots at harvest.
Corn is known to be susceptible to a number of ear- and kernel-rotting fungi that affect the yield, quality, and feeding value of the grain. In North Dakota, ear rot occurrence has been mild to date and losses can vary greatly between years and regions.
Types of ear rot and their identification:
Aspergillus: This ear rot is generally of minor importance before harvest. However, Aspergillus infections often follow drought stress, damage done by corn earworms, European corn borers and other insects. Aspergillus might also cause serious losses in stored corn, on the ear or shelled. Typical symptom of Aspergillus rot is an olive green tan, sooty-black or greenish yellow mold growing on and between the kernels (Figure 1). Damage is most common at or near the tip of the ear. Silk infection is favored by high day and night temperatures.
Gibberella: Pinkish mycelia can be seen growing from the tip of the cob, which is a typical identification symptom of this rot. Cool wet weather during silking favors infection (Figure 2).
Fusarium: A salmon colored individual kernel is characteristic for this ear rot. Infection is favored by heat and insect stress. The occurrence of this fungi increases when harvest is delayed beyond physiological maturity (Figure 3)
Penicillium: Blue-green mold (Figure 4) on and in between kernels is found particularly on ears injured mechanically or by corn earworms and European corn borers. Additionally, colonized kernels are frequently bleached and streaked. Damage usually occurs at the tip of the ear, but may be found on other parts.
Diplodia: Infection usually starts at the base of the ear or from the stalk into the shank. Characteristics of this ear rot are white fungal growth between kernels, and black specks seen on the cob occasionally. Infection is favored by early dry weather and wet weather late in the growing season (Figure 5).
Cladosporium: Symptoms often appear after an early frost and include the development of dark, greenish black, blotched or streaked kernels scattered over the ear (Figure 6). The black discoloration of the kernels proceeds toward the crown in more or less irregular streaks. The fungus may also invade crowns damaged by growth cracks. Further rotting may occur during storage.
Ear rots can be classified into two groups:
Gibberella, Fusarium (vomitoxin, zearalenone, trichothecene and fumonisin), Aspergillus (aflatoxin), and Penicillium (ochratoxin)
Diplodia and Cladosporium
Past History of Ear rot occurrence in ND:
A preliminary survey on common corn ear rots in 2009 was conducted by Dr. Marcia McMullen and reported that Cladosporium was the predominant ear rot followed by Fusarium. The toxin levels in Fusarium infected ears were generally lower than the FDA acceptance levels (Personal communication: Dr. Marcia McMullen, Professor emeritus).
What should a concerned grower do?
I would recommend opening up a field and harvesting a strip to make it easy to sample. Walk down the edge of the strip and check for ear rots.
After scouting if you see indications of any ear rots contact your crop insurance agent for instructions. They will probably need to collect an official sample or may indicate to leave a test strip. You need to prove the ear rots/toxin occurred in the field and not in the bin in order to have a legitimate crop insurance claim.
Best management practices to minimize ear rot/toxin issues:
Adjust combine to minimize kernel damage and remove fines and debris. Do not allow wet grain to sit in wagons and trucks overnight.
If storing on-farm, run grain through a cleaner or screen before putting in the bin or dryer, if you have access to cleaner immediately dry to 15%, if you are planning long term storage then dry to 13%. As weather permits, cool the grain as quickly as possible. Aerate as needed to keep temperature and moisture in the grain mass equalized.
North Dakota State University Plant diagnostic lab at Fargo has options for testing these ear rot pathogens. Please refer to the following NDSU website for further information: http://www.ag.ndsu.edu/cornmold
Toxin levels:
The mycotoxin risk levels for dairy cattle, expressed on a total ration, dry-matter basis.
If grain exceeds toxin levels but is below the 300 ppb, it might still be used in livestock feed. Some elevators may have arrangements in place with large feeders and may take the grain and keep it segregated. The FDA action limits for animal feed vary depending on the type of livestock, dairy-20ppb, breeding livestock and poultry-100ppb, finishing swine over 100 lbs-200ppb, and finishing beef cattle-300ppb. Additional information on FDA acceptable toxin levels can be found in the websites:
Utilizing affected grain:
If it is below FDA levels, it can be sold to local livestock producers, generally at a discounted price. Toxin will not show up in ethanol from infected grain, but will be in the by-products that producers normally sell for livestock or pet feed. Therefore, acceptance by ethanol producers may be reduced and at a discounted price. As last resort, nutrients in the grain can be recycled by land application of contaminated grain. However, this may cause weed issues in the coming year.
Venkata Chapara
Area Extension Specialist/Crop Protection
NCREC, Minot, ND-58701]]>
Soil samples for cysts require a different test than a fertility sample. It is important to treat the SCN soil sample with care and get the sample to the lab as soon as possible. Although cysts are tough, they are still living creatures and do not do well in the sun in a truck for week. Private and public labs can do cyst tests (Agvise, NDSU, UMN, etc.).
For more information about SCN sampling, an excellent youtube video by Dr. Greg Tylka at Iowa State.
Also, the website www.planthealth.info has excellent information about SCN, sample techniques, and other diseases.
Sam Markell
Extension Plant Pathologist, Broad-leaf Crops]]>
The end of the growing season for corn is fast approaching. At this point, it appears likely that we will make it to the end of September without a hard killing frost. Moreover, current climate predictions seem to indicate that October and November will be warmer than normal. This is great news for the drying of the corn crop prior to harvest. Though we started the season with concerns about corn not reaching maturity before the first killing frost, for much of the state our concerns are now focused on the lack of moisture determining the end of the effective cropping season. The impacts of drought on a corn crop are more gradual than that of a hard frost (temperatures below 28 degrees). Drought stress begins by reducing photosynthesis as the stoma close and leaves begin to curl. As this stress continues, the lower leaves begin to die and ultimately the entire plant can be killed. During this process, stored carbohydrates and other nutrients are moved from the lower leaves and the stem into the developing kernels. When stored and newly synthesized carbohydrates are not sufficient to support the development of all the kernels in the cob, the uppermost kernels stop growing (see following photo). Depending on their stage of development, these kernels may be so small that they will be blown out the back of the combine. Those large enough to not be lost during combining will be smaller than normal and have low test weight.
About half of the crop is now in the dent stage. Generally when a crop gets to this stage, we are not overly concerned about the impact of drought stress on yield. However, this year, since the drought stress started well before this stage of development, continued stress has the potential to dramatically impact yield. In fact, 40% of the total kernel weight is yet to be added to kernels in the dent stage. Therefore, even the kernels at the lower end of the cob will likely fail to fully fill and will have low test weight at harvest. The recent rain brought relief from severe drought stress in much of the state, but for many farms it came too late to have much of an impact on the corn crop. Crops with few or no green leaves will not benefit from these recent rains.
In addition to its impact on yield, drought stress affects stalk quality. Severely stressed crops will be prone to lodging (see attached photo of lodged corn plants near Fargo). Additionally, ear drop can become more problematic in some hybrids after severe drought. Plan to harvest your most severely stressed fields first, and probably sooner than you would normally plan to, in order to minimize losses associated with downed plants or dropped ears.
Joel Ransom
Extension Agronomist for Cereal Crops]]>
There are many seed-borne diseases of dry beans; bacterial blights, Anthracnose, and bacterial wilt to name a few. If you keep seed that is infected with one of the pathogens causing these diseases, you greatly increase your likelihood of having an epidemic in the future. Much of the state has experienced greater-than-normal levels of bacterial blights (halo and common primarily), bacterial wilt was also reported, and even though we don't have a confirmation of Anthracnose, it has been problematic in the past and it may be kicking around in low levels. Unfortunately, many of the seed-borne pathogens are ones that are not well-controlled by fungicide seed treatments. Although it may be economically tempting to save seed, if that seed is infected it can create an economic problem when conditions are conducive to epidemic development. We encourage you to plant disease-free seed in 2014.
Sam Markell
Extension Plant Pathologist, Broad-leaf Crops]]>
Direct harvest reduces equipment investment, harvest time, and operational costs. However, direct harvesting may result in reduced seed yield and quality if certain factors are not taken into account. Direct harvesting has become more popular in recent years, especially for navy and black beans, due to their more upright architecture. Some of the new pinto and great northern cultivars also have an improved upright architecture and still keep competitive seed yields.
Field surveys at harvest time were conducted in 2006 and 2007 across three counties in the Devils Lake region in North Dakota. The average seed loss was higher for direct harvesting than for the conventional method (undercut and windrowed prior to combining). The seed losses were mainly due to larger seed and pod loss measured in the area between combine harvest swaths. This indicates losses occurred at the cutterbar.
The top three conventionally harvested fields averaged 24 pounds per acre (lb/A) of harvest loss, while the three worst fields averaged 219 lb/A of harvest loss. The top three direct-harvested fields averaged 101 lb/A of harvest loss, while the three worst fields averaged 347 lb/A of harvest loss.
These surveys suggest that direct harvest loss can be lowered significantly by improving management conditions, such as equipment setup and operator care, especially at harvest.
Experiments were conducted (Carrington and Prosper, N.D., in 2008 and Carrington and Hatton, N.D., in 2009) to evaluate seed yield of commonly grown cultivars in North Dakota and Minnesota under conditions of conventional and direct harvest.
As expected, the seed loss was significantly higher under direct harvest. Harvested yield, under direct harvest, for the cultivars Lariat (pinto), T-39 and Eclipse (black), and Vista (navy) showed the lowest yield loss when compared with the other cultivars within the same market class.
This research emphasized the important role of cultivar and environmental conditions at harvest time in determining the seed yield under direct harvest. Cultivar selection should not be based only on yield potential but also on architectural attributes leading to a minimal yield loss if the direct-harvest method is used. Growers need to consider the cultivar, environmental conditions, seed moisture at harvest, proper equipment setup, and operator skill when deciding on the harvest method to use.
Hans Kandel
Extension Agronomist Broadleaf Crops
Juan M. Osorno
Dry Bean Breeder]]>
In a pocket of non-Bt corn production, European corn borer damage was found to be at high levels in the North Central Region of North Dakota. Out of 100 plants scouted in a "Z" pattern, 20 plants were found infested with European corn borer larvae. Larval "frass" at the entry holes in stalks and cobs and presence of larvae are a good symptom of European corn borer damage (see Figures 1-5). In some cobs more than 2 larvae were found.
European corn borer causes damage by larval feeding on the leaf and then tunneling into stalks (Figs. 1-3), ears (Fig. 4) and shanks there by increasing the risk of stalk breakage and dropped ears leading to direct yield losses.
The Economic Threshold Level (ETL) for the number of European corn borer larvae per plant is based on: "Crop value (expected yield (bu/acre) X projected price ($/bu) and Control costs = insecticide price ($/acre) + application costs ($/acre)."
For additional information refer to the NDSU Website
Some pest management options are:
- Since the feeding damage has already has been done to the crop at this stage, there are no good rescue options available for control of the larva right now. Larvae also are protected inside the stalk now.
- Cultural control might help to manage for corn borer infestations next year, such as harvesting corn for silage could result in high borer mortality. Also stalk shredding and cultivating may reduce overwintering survival in individual fields. However, these strategies usually do not impact the region-wide populations of European corn borers since the adult moths can readily fly from neighboring overwintering sites.
- European corn borers pass the winter as mature larvae in the corn stalk. If higher numbers of corn borers are found in the corn stalks this fall, this is a good indication that European corn borer populations may be at higher (incidence) levels for the next season.
Venkata Chapara
Area Extension Specialist/Crop Protection
NCREC, Minot]]>
Sugarbeet root aphid (SBRA) infestations have been reported as occurring in several sugarbeet fields in the Red River Valley during the past few weeks. The worst outbreaks appear to be concentrated in central portions of the Valley. Economically significant SBRA outbreaks are rare in the Valley; however, during the 2012 growing season, aphid infestations were observed in all American Crystal factory districts in North Dakota and Minnesota, and several fields were severely damaged.
Outbreaks of SBRA in our area typically follow extended periods of warm, dry weather. This insect damages the plant by using piercing-sucking mouthparts to suck sap from secondary roots. Moderate to high infestations are capable of causing significant root tonnage losses and at least 30% sucrose concentration losses in sugarbeet roots. As such, they can significantly reduce recoverable sucrose yields and revenue for the grower. Recent research by NDSU and USDA-ARS indicates that severely damaged roots undergo substantial deterioration in storage. This occurs due to high respiration rates in affected roots, which further depletes percent sucrose levels in affected roots.
Most sugarbeet root aphids observed in the field at this time of year are wingless females that reproduce asexually and give birth to living young (nymphs). They are tiny (pinhead-sized to 5/64 inch long), whitish-yellow insects with brownish-black legs. Field symptoms of SBRA infestations can include leaf wilting and yellowing, and the presence of white, moldy-appearing waxy secretions (produced by aphids) on the root surface and near lateral root hairs.
Management: Unfortunately, there is not a good rescue treatment option available to protect fields that are currently infested with SBRA. The best management strategy is to use a SBRA-resistant variety when planting in an area that had aphid problems during the previous year. Recent rains that occurred throughout much of the growing area should help reduce the net effect of SBRA infestations in some areas; however, these infestations could still pose some problems for storability of those beets.
A new aphid pest of beets? A second, currently unidentified aphid species is also infesting some fields in our region. Infestations appear to be mostly concentrated in Norman and Mahnomen counties of Minnesota. Unlike the SBRA, these aphids are mostly concentrated on lower regions of leaf petioles, and near the beet root crown. They appear to be a different species than the SBRA, in part due to their preference to feed on above-ground portions of the plant, and also due to their different coloring (whitish-tan). Specimens were collected by University of Minnesota personnel, and Dr. Ian MacRae (Entomologist, U of MN) has sent them to an aphid expert for identification.
The economic impact of this insect, is completely unknown at this time. However, highly infested individual petioles often lose green coloring (i.e., chlorophyll), turn a dull yellowish-tan hue, and appear to senesce earlier than their counterparts that would have emerged from the crown at about the same time. As such, it is possible that fields with extensive infestations of this aphid, and with multiple petioles being affected on most plants, could suffer economic loss. If this insect continues to appear in sugarbeet fields in our region in the future, more research will be needed to more fully understand its biology, its economic impacts (if any), and which control measure(s) will be most appropriate for effectively managing it.
Mark Boetel
Research & Extension Entomologist]]>
Winged soybean aphids were observed moving to buckthorn (Rhamnus spp), a small woody shrub. Buckthorn is common in our shelterbelts and woods in North Dakota. Among several species of buckthorn, the common buckthorn (Rhamnus cathartica L.), a native of Eurasia, is an important overwintering hosts for the soybean aphid. The full grown mature buckthorn (Family: Rhamnaceae) can grow up to 22 feet high with spreading loosely branched crown and often multiple stems at the base. For identification of buckthorn, leaves are egg-shaped, pointed at tip, smooth, dark glossy foliage with 3-5 pair of curved leaf veins. Leaves stay green late into the fall. The fruit is large, round, berry-like clusters of black ¼-inch fruit when mature. It is considered an invasive shrub since it out-competes many native plants, and degrades wildlife and native plant habitat.
As soybeans mature and photoperiod decreases, winged males are produced for the first time along with winged females that move to the buckthorn in the fall. On the buckthorn, winged female produced a wingless, sexual female that will then mate with the males. This is the only time of the year that sexual reproduction occurs. To complete its complex life cycle, soybean aphid overwinters as eggs on buckthorn as its primary host. Soybean aphid eggs are cold-hardy and survive temperatures down to minus 29 F.
Janet J. Knodel
Extension Entomologist]]>
F. Adnan Akyuz, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor of Climatology
North Dakota State Climatologist
Spring wheat harvest has commenced in areas where seeding occurred prior to mid-May. Recent heat has pushed dry down of the crop. Some spring wheat fields that were seeded late in June are in the milk stage. The most advanced sunflower field I have been in this past week is in the R-6 stage with the majority of the fields in the R-5.8 stage. Corn fields seeded prior to May 15 appear to be in the blister stage.
Roger Ashley
Area Extension Specialist/Cropping Systems]]>


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FORTUNE -- As a woman who votes, there are few things I'd rather kick from my consciousness more than former New York Governor Eliot Spitzer's sexual escapades. But I feel like there is one thing that we -- all of us part of the population he is so eager to serve -- should consider as he and other former philanderers run for various political offices. Namely, what their behavior says about how they view women.
First, a recap: Spitzer announced on July 8 that he would like to run for New York City comptroller, which is essentially its chief financial officer. The mighty Spitzer has fallen far for this to seem like a comeback. He flexed much more muscle as governor and attorney general of New York State. Spitzer told CBS in an interview that he wanted this new number-crunching job not for redemption, but to serve the people.
Spitzer isn't the only wayward son looking for forgiveness by way of political office. Back in May, former Congressman Anthony Weiner of Twit-pic fame announced that he would run for New York City mayor. A New York Times op-ed entitled "Anthony Weiner Doesn't Care What Everyone Thinks" suggests that remorse has no place in his campaign strategy. And who can forget Mark Sanford, who temporarily ditched his gubernatorial office and family to hang out with his soulmate on the Appalachian Trail? In May, he won a seat representing South Carolina in the House of Representatives.
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This is not great. Morality issues aside, some of these transgressions illustrate issues with power that manifest in a disturbing way. Certainly, plenty of people have power issues, but it is one thing when those result in purchasing yachts and exercising stock options, and quite another when they play out in purchasing women, as Spitzer did. Spitzer, in fact, paid for the company of numerous women from a service called the Emperors Club VIP, later unveiled by the FBI as a prostitution ring.
More telling than the transgressions is the kind of comeback, go-get-'em tone that these men use to describe their careers. "Politics is a contact sport," Spitzer told The Bill Press Show. "You need skin as thick as a rhinoceros," he told CBS in an interview.
"Look, I made some big mistakes, and I let a lot of people down," said Weiner, in a video announcing his run for mayor. "But I've also learned some tough lessons." Sanford has even invoked a higher power. "I just want to acknowledge a God not just of second chances, but third, fourth, fifth, sixth, seventh, eighth chances," he said, after winning his Congressional post. "I am one imperfect man saved by God's grace, but one who has a conviction on the importance of doing something about the spending in Washington, D.C."
These men talk like running for office after an affair is like being the scrappy but likeable sports hero in a Disney family comedy. There is talk of learning one's lesson, of forgiveness, but do they all, really, now think that the women in their lives deserve to be respected enough not to bear the public humiliation of their infidelity?
If the American public responds with a "boys will be boys" eye roll and votes them into office, that will add yet another piece of plaque on any efforts toward gender equality. There are many insidious ways women are considered less than equal. Even the organization of the traditional workday helps keep women down, argues Anne-Marie Slaughter, former policy director for the Secretary of State. So does language that may seem harmless. According to an organization called "Name It. Change It.," which aims to point out misogyny in the coverage of female political candidates, there's a good rule of thumb about whether or not coverage of a political candidate is sexist in nature: If changing the gender of the person mentioned changes the meaning, the statement probably enforces dangerous stereotypes.
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For example, the organization points out how in its coverage of Barbara Buono, a candidate for governor of New Jersey, the Washington Post makes news out of her wardrobe. "For all the speculation that New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie gets his share of appearance-based media coverage, we've yet to read that he wore his hair in the 'Mitt Romney-fashion' or that his shoes were brown and black loafers -- which we totally think he could pull off," the article said.
Say, for example, a female candidate spent, as Spitzer allegedly did, tens of thousands of dollars on male prostitutes. Would she get away with saying that her job requires rhinoceros skin? That she is staying in the game because it is in her nature to serve?
It's hard to say, it's never happened. But the way these men have behaved toward women should influence how we view their ability to lead a population that is, give or take, 50% female.
Clearly Spitzer, Sanford, and Weiner crave power. It's up to us to decide whether they deserve it.
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It wouldn't be Slayers if it became more dramatic, imo. If anything, Slayers just needs more episodes. Anywhooo - personally, I would love it if they did a full Gunnm series. That would just make my day.... but I doubt it'll ever happen. T^T
Maybe stuffs to be made for deviants soon
I second that NW.
Id really like The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya to make a 3rd season
Thatd be great
Another Gundam show. It's not like they haven't made enough of those. XD
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Seriously I wish they would make more Fullmetal Alchemist episodes. They seemed so short.
Maybe it's because the series ended in about 27 volumes it seems like it was short. I wonder if Arakawa-san will ever consider going back into that world and creating another story based on it... :< Though it's kind of funny seeing look-alike characters in her new series.
There is going to be more Berserk on anime by the way. They are going to release it as 3 movies for the first arch and they are aiming to make more arches. I believe its going to be released in dvd in February for USA, not sure, anyway it looks good, with quite good production, just hopping they don't censor some stuffs.
That animation quality is really top shelf stuff. I don't even like berserk and I want to see it.


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Ocean Dunn, who lives in Cedar Key, is a runaway who is believed to be in the company of a young woman from Yankeetown.
He left home on Saturday, Sept. 21, between 1:30 and 5:30, taking his mother's vehicle.
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Hello to all Cedar Key pirates. What a crazy weekend in our relatively normal town – with a large twist of piracy, not so normal.
Pirate McFly of Clearwater battles it out with Hawkeye Jim of Tampa Bay on the shores of Cedar Key during the epic birddog sea battle, a part of the three-day Pirate Invasion festivities.
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Levy County property owners will pay a property tax of 8.3307 mills — that is $8.3307 per $1,000 of a home's assessed value after exemptions this year.
The Hidden Coast Paddling Festival will bring 100 fine, friendly folks with a flotilla of kayaks to the old-Florida-flavored fishing village of Cedar Key. The Cedar Keys National Wildlife Refuge and the Waccasassa Bay Preserve State Park will provide ample paddling venues for the fourth annual event, Oct. 4-6.
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hello, i'm a new mom of a 2 month old baby boy. I'm always open for advice but sometimes im uncomfortable...3 days after delivery i had an anxiety attack and had to return to the hospital. my doctor advised me to be around another mother who had more than one child for support. my husband's sister said it was okay to stay with her for a few days but while i was there all she did was tell me what i can't do with my son such as responding to him everytime he cries, comforting him when he needs comfort, and walking around with him when he wants to be held...she said she was the same with all her kids and they turned out fine and that i would just be spoiling him if i did those things. It's not just his sister telling me these things either it's more like his whole family. i personally don't believe in spoiling a baby because they need us as parents to be by their side when they need us to be....i don't know, i'm just real confused....can anybody help me out?
As a mother of 4, all I can tell you is to follow your heart and trust your gut. Being a mother and parenting is different for all of us. What I am comfortable doing may not be what is best for you. If you do things because you believe in them and they feel right for you, then you can rest assured knowing you are doing your best. I didn't believe in spoiling them either. I think that when they are small, you are trying to establish a trust between you two. Your baby needs to know that you will come when he needs you--even if that need is just to be held. Don't let others pressure you to do things that feel unnatural or uncomfortable. Trust yourself and your ability to be a great mom!
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I'm sorry to hear you've had such a hard time. I've found that there is no issue like parenthood to cause people to give you their strong opinions. It seems there is always a right way and a wrong way to do everything - but it's different for everyone! I would encourage you to follow your heart. Little babies really do need to be held and nurtured. The whole "spoiling" issue is really just a matter of convenience for people to not have to hold their children all the time but babies are really wired to need cuddling and physical contact for the first year - and beyond! That first year is really important though. I would figure out what you want to say to anyone who admonishes you about it and stick to your guns. Something like, "Thanks for the advice, but I have decided this is what works for my family". Keep your head up and keep loving on your baby. :-)
Thanks a lot, but im finding it hard to visit with my husbands family because his sisters are always yelling at me to put my baby down or when i respond to my baby cries and they talk about me to one another and to friends and its just really uncomfortable for me but my husband just ignors it
well you can say "I just love him to much to ignore him, and he's a baby, you can't spoil them with too much love." thats what I told my mom and that side of the family. a am lucky enough that my boyfriend and his side of the family have been much more supportive in how we take care of our daughter. and if all else fails check out some parenting websites or ask your pediatrician. letting them "cry it out' all of the time is not healthy. sometimes though its alright. if you know they are fed, dry, and not hurt and you need a minute, let lil one cry, but if you dont want a min and you want to hold lil one and walk lil one, then do it. tell everyone else "its my baby and i'll raise em the way I see fit thank you very much." because its the truth, its your baby, raise em your way ^_^
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How about this question?
Sivathanushan Easwaran is absolutely right!!!
Forgetting to round answers....could mean the difference between A and A+
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Dubai, UAE – New research from Regus reveals that UAE professionals may quit their jobs after the summer vacation due to lack of promotion and bosses that do not know, or do not communicate the company's goals.
For 47% of respondents, finding that the next rung in the career ladder is a no-show was the top 'get me out of here' factor. 51% and 31% of respondents respectively would not stick around with a company lacking communication with management or strategic company vision.
Mark Dixon, CEO of Regus comments: "As workers pack up their swim-suits and towels after the holidays, they are more likely to dwell on the pros and cons of the job that is waiting for them at home. With reports indicating that one of the effects of the recovery is that many more employees have started quitting their jobs and looking around for new ones, businesses that are not providing all the trimmings may be heading for a brain-drain of their best talent.
"Stress caused by overwork has escalated during the past recession with people working harder and longer to make sure they can pay the mortgage. Bonuses and job perks were cut back to weather the storm, but as the economy picks up employees will be flocking to businesses that promise them better conditions and not necessarily the biggest wage."
Other high-stress factors are a long commute to the office (25%) and a boss that takes credit for their work with 24% of respondents quoting this as a reason for making an 'all change' decision. In the UAE, where 12 to 14 hour days are quite common, almost a quarter of respondents would also leave if because of overwork (24%). Further dissatisfactions that could easily morph into 'last drop' factors were lack of administrative support (22%) and rude colleagues (18%).
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On Friday March 21st, the Chinese club met for its first craft and game night. A total of ten students attended. Professor Jiang Laoshi and Professor Du taught the students how to make traditional Chinese knotting. Everyone brought home a beautiful Chinese knot.
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Hundreds of math teachers will visit Tennessee Tech Friday and Saturday for the annual meeting of the Tennessee Math Teachers Association.
During the two-day event, elementary, middle, high school and post-secondary math educators will have access to nearly 100 sessions on topics ranging from writing in the math curriculum to exploration of the Mayan calendar and the significance of the year 2012. About 500 attendees are expected.
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